【推荐1】You are busy in your kitchen and your lovely kid is painting with her fingers on the kitchen table. Trying to be encouraging, you ask her, “What are you making with this mix of colors?” and she shrugs(耸肩).     1     She just loves the way it feels when she pours paint on paper, and even the soft sound a brush makes as it crosses the page.

Most preschoolers aren't self-conscious about what they're doing or focused on creating a finished product. That can be hard for parents to accept.     2     It allows kids to enjoy the process of creation and they will be better off in the long run if they're allowed just to be in the moment and express themselves.

Developing creativity won't just increase your child's chances of becoming the next Picasso.     3     As kids use a paintbrush, their line motor skills improve. By counting pieces and colors, they learn the basics of math. When children experiment with materials, they dive in science. Most important perhaps, when kids feel good while they are creating, art helps boost self-confidence.

    4     Set up an art space where your kid can be free to experiment. Throw a drop cloth or a newspaper on top of your kitchen table or in the garage. If weather permits, let kids paint outside. Avoid giving directions. Don't tell your kids what to make or how to make it. Instead of saying, “Paint a rainbow,” encourage her to “experiment with mixing colors using different types of brushes and paper.” When a child finishes a piece, don't suggest additions or changes.     5    

A．So just prepare for a mess.

B．Drawing when young is very important.

C．She actually doesn't know it.

D．But letting go can harvest big rewards.

E．So find a tutor for them.

F．You're also helping him develop mentally, socially, and emotionally.

G．Just show your appreciation of the work.

【推荐2】Everyone, at one time or another, has experienced some challenges in friendships and relationships with family members. We might find ourselves upset or angry with other people, or even find that we argue with them. The reality is that nobody is perfect and we need to realize that we should find ways to live happier and less stressful lives.     1    .

Respect other people and accept them

This is the most important point.     2    . Everyone is unique with different experiences and lives. By always remembering this, we will be able to develop and maintain strong relationships.

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We might have friends who are crazy about sports, while we prefer reading. Or perhaps a parent’s hobby seems boring to us but it is something they love. If we want to keep our relationships strong and positive, we should at least take time to listen to them and talk about what matters to them. By doing this, we show them that we care about them and their interests.

Apologize when you make a mistake

This is the hardest thing for most of us to do, yet a simple “I’m sorry” can undo a lot of tension. By being honest when you make a mistake, you can fix any problem you may have caused and show that you are an adult.     4    .

So, try and follow the advice from now on, and you will find that you have happier and stronger relationships with your friends and loved ones.     5    .

A．Be interested in others’ interests

B．Making an apology to someone shows you are frank

C．When you are in trouble, your friends are always there to help you

D．Respecting your friends’ parents is more important than your friends

E．Here are some tips on how to make relationships happier and healthier

F．And there is little doubt that you can live and work in harmony with others

G．If we want to show someone we love them, we need to first respect who they are and show them we accept them for who they are

【推荐1】What Is Your Next Destination?

With the summer vacation drawing near, you may have already made a well-structured travel plan. But if you’re still wondering where to enjoy your holiday, here are some popular destinations for your reference. Click each title to get more details.

Taste Tea in China

The Ancient Tea Plantations of Jingmai Mountain in Pu’er features about 1.13 million tea trees. Located in China’s Yunnan Province, the region was a starting point of the legendary Ancient Tea Horse Road. Many of the region’s tea plantations remain, as do the local ethnic minority groups who preserve their own languages, customs, and festivals.

Dive Deep in Palau

When you arrive here, the stamp in your passport will include the Palau Pledge (誓约), which all visitors must sign, promising that “the only footprints I shall leave are those that will wash away.” The eco-pledge was drafted by and for the children of these remote western Pacific islands to help preserve Palau’s culture and environment from the negative impacts of tourism.

Run Wild in Australia

Green plants are reappearing in Australia, of which some 72, 000 square miles were burned during the 2019-2020 bushfires, leading to the deaths of more than a billion animals. Drive the Great Ocean Road in Victoria’s Otways region, and then take a hike at Wildlife Wonders. Wandering through bushes gives you a chance to spot koalas unique to this ecosystem.

Go Green in Germany

Mining and steel production once dominated the Ruhr Valley in German. Today, the region is repurposing previous industrial sites as parks and open air cultural spaces. The most famous is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Zeche Zollverein, now home to an outdoor swimming pool and walking paths. You can rent a bike in Essen for a car-free Ruhr Valley trip along cycling routes.

1. What can’t visitors do in the Ancient Tea Plantations of Jingmai Mountain?

A．Experience the customs of the local ethnic minority groups.

B．Ride horses on the Ancient Tea Horse Road.

C．See a splendid view of a vast area of tea trees.

D．Have a taste of Pu’er tea.

2. Why are visitors to Palau required to make a promise?

A．To experience the unique local culture.

B．To better explore the Pacific Ocean.

C．To help the children suffering poverty there.

D．To prevent potential damage brought by tourism.

3. Which trip best suits people who enjoy bike trips along cycling routes?

A．Taste Tea in China.	B．Dive Deep in Palau.
C．Run Wild in Australia.	D．Go Green in Germany.

4. Where is the passage most probably taken from?

A．A brochure.

B．A newspaper.

C．A website.

D．A magazine.

【推荐2】Visitors to Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas really follow the crowd. The park contains 47 hot springs. And tourists can take relaxing soaks at a bathhouse in the park that uses warm water from the nearby hot springs.

Great Springs

At 5,550 acres, Hot Springs National Park is the smallest national park in the United States. People have been coming to the area for hundreds of years to enjoy its natural hot baths. Starting in the 19th century, several bathhouses that offered baths with spring water opened in the region. Many visitors with illnesses went there, believing that the waters could help cure (治愈) them.

The area became a national park in 1921. People aren’t allowed to take baths directly in the springs. But you can still visit the one bathhouse that remains in operation at the park. You can also drink the spring water from special fountains (喷嘴式饮水器) around the park. And don’t worry about burning your tongue. When the water flows from the ground into the pools, it’s very hot. But it cools before reaching the park’s baths and fountains. 

Home at Hot Springs

Besides the springs, visitors to the park can also see some pretty cool wildlife. Sounds like there are a lot of ways to have fun at Hot Springs National Park!

Fees & Passes

There is no entrance fee for the park.

Camping Fees

Your stay is limited to 14 days at a time. Longer stays require you to move to a different campground outside of the national park. All sites can be used for tent camping. All sites are $30 per night or $15 per night with a Senior Pass or Access Pass card. Senior and Access passes can be bought at the park store.

1. What do we know about Hot Springs National Park?

A．It was set up in the 1920s.	B．Its bath water is very hot.
C．It is the smallest national park worldwide.	D．Its bathhouses were opened in recent years.

2. What can visitors do at the park?

A．Take baths in the springs directly.	B．Have their illnesses cured.
C．Visit many old bathhouses.	D．Drink its spring water.

3. If visitors want to camp at the park, they should _____.

A．bring their own tents	B．go to the park store first
C．stay for no more than 14 days	D．change campgrounds every day